Relationship between the Georgian and Azeri peoples is primarily based on love and the Georgian nationals living in Azerbaijan, – Georgia’s President Salome Zurabishvili said at the official reception dedicated to the Day of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

As Georgian President noted, Georgians and Azerbaijanis are moving towards Europe together. “Our relationship is based on common friendship, common history, common interests, but first of all, I would say that it is based on love and the Georgian nationals living in your territory, those who I visited during my visit to Azerbaijan and who are a very important part of our country. This is a very important human chain that unites both countries. We are well aware that we are developing together and moving to Europe together,” President said.

According to Zurabishvili, Georgians and Azerbaijanis have common culture and common interest to protect each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

“This is very important and some people may not like that the Caucasus is and will be a stable region. That’s why there are some manipulations. There has been a stir in recent days. These political manipulations hurt both countries as it affects stability, peace and development of the Caucasus, and nobody needs this. We understand this very well and we will be able to work together for the common goal. I will repeat what I said in Azerbaijan. There cannot be unresolved issues relating to borders between two friends,” Zurabishvili said.